Rivers and Waterways in Ancient India

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Which river was considered the most sacred in ancient India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges River was considered the most sacred river in ancient India and was often referred to as the 'Mother Ganga'.

What was the name of the ancient port city located at the mouth of the Indus River?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Lothal

  4. Dholavira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lothal was an ancient port city located at the mouth of the Indus River and was one of the major centers of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which river was known as the 'River of Sorrows' in ancient India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Saraswati River was known as the 'River of Sorrows' in ancient India because it was believed to have disappeared underground.

What was the name of the ancient canal that connected the Ganges and Yamuna rivers?

  1. Grand Trunk Canal

  2. Sohna Canal

  3. Agra Canal

  4. Yamuna Canal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sohna Canal was an ancient canal that connected the Ganges and Yamuna rivers and was used for irrigation and transportation.

Which river was considered the boundary between North and South India in ancient times?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Narmada

  4. Godavari


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Narmada River was considered the boundary between North and South India in ancient times.

What was the name of the ancient port city located at the mouth of the Narmada River?

  1. Bharuch

  2. Surat

  3. Cambay

  4. Daman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharuch was an ancient port city located at the mouth of the Narmada River and was a major center of trade and commerce.

Which river was known as the 'River of Gold' in ancient India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Brahmaputra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brahmaputra River was known as the 'River of Gold' in ancient India because of the gold deposits found in its sands.

What was the name of the ancient canal that connected the Krishna and Godavari rivers?

  1. Kurnool-Cuddapah Canal

  2. Prakasam Barrage

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Sriram Sagar Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kurnool-Cuddapah Canal was an ancient canal that connected the Krishna and Godavari rivers and was used for irrigation and transportation.

Which river was considered the most sacred in South India in ancient times?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Kaveri

  4. Godavari


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kaveri River was considered the most sacred river in South India in ancient times.

What was the name of the ancient port city located at the mouth of the Kaveri River?

  1. Puhar

  2. Mamallapuram

  3. Kanchipuram

  4. Madurai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Puhar was an ancient port city located at the mouth of the Kaveri River and was a major center of trade and commerce.

Which river was known as the 'River of Life' in ancient India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Narmada

  4. Indus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus River was known as the 'River of Life' in ancient India because it supported a rich and diverse ecosystem.

What was the name of the ancient canal that connected the Indus and Ganges rivers?

  1. Grand Trunk Canal

  2. Sohna Canal

  3. Agra Canal

  4. Yamuna Canal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Grand Trunk Canal was an ancient canal that connected the Indus and Ganges rivers and was used for irrigation and transportation.

Which river was considered the boundary between India and Persia in ancient times?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Indus

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indus River was considered the boundary between India and Persia in ancient times.

What was the name of the ancient port city located at the mouth of the Indus River?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Lothal

  4. Dholavira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro was an ancient port city located at the mouth of the Indus River and was one of the major centers of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which river was known as the 'River of Heaven' in ancient India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Brahmaputra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Saraswati River was known as the 'River of Heaven' in ancient India because it was believed to have originated from the heavens.

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